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Sep 2024
21m 9s

Teen Stories: Worthy of Love

MARK GREGSTON
About this episode

Struggling teens sometimes push others away — often starting with their parents — because they don't feel like they're worthy of love and acceptance. If this sounds like your teen, don't stop trying! In today's show, Mark sits down with two young men at Heartlight who are working hard to rebuild bonds with their families. Caleb opens up about his struggles with impatience, reconnecting with his parents and learning to accept love, while Drew shares his battle with rejection, the pressures of fitting in and overcoming substance abuse. Check it out!

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